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Market Signal

VIX vs S&P 500 Drawdown

This comparison helps you see whether VIX or S&P 500 Drawdown is leading across the selected time window.

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Historical Context

Toggle the market-event markers above when you want to line recent regime shifts up with the signal.

Feb 5, 2018 Volmageddon detonates short-volatility trades
Mar 16, 2020 COVID panic across global markets
Mar 16, 2022 Fed hiking cycle begins
Mar 10, 2023 SVB failure sparks banking stress
Aug 5, 2024 Yen carry unwind jolts volatility across global markets

How To Read It

  • This chart tells you how much damage remains from the last peak, even if price action feels calmer now.
  • Short, shallow drawdowns usually confirm a strong trend; deep, long ones often signal regime change.
  • Use it to compare both pain and recovery speed across cycles.
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